02-15-2011, 02:27 AM | #1 |
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Hidden SSIDs
Hi,
I just got hold of a Kobo Wifi, after using the Kobo generic for a while. I didn't really need wireless access from the Kobo, but since I got a free upgrade I thought I'd try it out. It seems the Kobo is not able to connect to a wireless network with a non-broadcast SSID, which is how mine is configured. A trivial security measure, I know. But every little helps. I posted on the official Kobo support form over at http://kobo.zendesk.com and was informed that this was the case - Kobo Wifi cannot associate to hidden SSIDs. Anybody else had similar problems? I did a quick search of this forum, but could find nothing concrete. Cheers! |
02-15-2011, 02:48 AM | #2 |
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Can you unhide your SSID, connect with your Kobo and then re-hide the SSID?
Once it has connected and had the security passkey added, the Kobo should be able to "see" the SSID even when hidden. |
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02-16-2011, 03:30 AM | #3 |
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Thanks for the suggestion.
Didn't work, unfortunately. When attempting to re-associate after a power cycle, the Kobo is unable to detect the network and doesn't attempt to re-join it. Dang. Oh well - maybe they'll fix it in a future firmware release. |
02-16-2011, 04:42 AM | #4 |
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What type or wireless router you have?
Not related to kobo ssid issue, I have small devices, which all connect with hidden ssid and wpa2 and all frills. Simply, cannot believe that kobo cannot make basic search. |
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02-16-2011, 01:18 PM | #6 | |
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I had the same issue.As soon as i hide the SSID , Kobo will not connect.I have to show the SSID and reconfigure the security settings
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02-16-2011, 01:51 PM | #7 |
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Hiding your SSID can actually hurt your security more than help it.
When your Windows computer is set up to connect to a hidden SSID, it will continually send probe requests with the SSID in them, even when the WiFi network isn't in range! So basically, all it takes is a few seconds with a sniffer to find your SSID - even when you're nowhere near your WiFi network. |
02-22-2011, 04:50 PM | #8 |
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02-22-2011, 05:11 PM | #10 |
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A well chosen WPA2 password will readily stop the low-skilled ones and avoid you exposing your SSID to the well-skilled ones.
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02-22-2011, 09:38 PM | #11 | |
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